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'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland

'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

Minister Kris Hopkins welcomes change in legislation allowing NI men to have their convictions quashed....

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Brokenshire hails enduring NI US relationship at start of New York visit

Brokenshire hails enduring NI US relationship at start of New York visit

Monday, 05 December 2016

The Secretary of State met a number of business leaders and emphasised that NI is open for business....

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Portrush's Muddy Farm Models visits 10 Downing Street

Portrush's Muddy Farm Models visits 10 Downing Street

Saturday, 03 December 2016

Muddyfarm Models was chosen alongside 24 other small businesses to showcase their unique products....

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British Irish Parliamentary Assembly speech, November 2016

British Irish Parliamentary Assembly speech, November 2016

Monday, 28 November 2016

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire, addressed the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Cardiff....

Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Monday, 21 November 2016

Secretary of State announces a phased change to the membership of the Parades Commission...

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Randox Science Park hosts Secretary of State

Randox Science Park hosts Secretary of State

Monday, 21 November 2016

James Brokenshire visited the world class facility as part of his Business Advisory Group meetings....

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Fresh Start Agreement: One Year On

Fresh Start Agreement: One Year On

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Secretary of State James Brokenshire "encouraged" by Fresh Start progress one year on but acknowledges that there is still more to do....

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Secretary of State visits Kilroot Power Station

Secretary of State visits Kilroot Power Station

Monday, 14 November 2016

James Brokenshire ensures UK government will do all it can to protect NI’s unique position with the All-Island Single Electricity Market...

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Tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

Tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

Sunday, 13 November 2016

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, attended today’s Remembrance Sunday service at Belfast City Hall, where he l...

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Brokenshire steps up NI voluntary and community sector engagement

Brokenshire steps up NI voluntary and community sector engagement

Thursday, 10 November 2016

The Secretary of State was speaking at an EU Exit event organised by the NI Council for Voluntary Action....

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Meeting of devolved administrations in preparation for UK's EU negotiations

Meeting of devolved administrations in preparation for UK's EU negotiations

Wednesday, 09 November 2016

James Brokenshire positive after "constructive" meeting of the EU Negotiation Joint Ministerial Committee...

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Irish Times Brexit Summit closing speech

Irish Times Brexit Summit closing speech

Monday, 07 November 2016

Secretary of State James Brokenshire delivered the closing speech at the Irish Times Brexit Summit in Dublin....

New strategic partnership between Northern Ireland and Colombia

New strategic partnership between Northern Ireland and Colombia

Thursday, 03 November 2016

The President of Colombia arrives in NI as a new peace building partnership is launched....

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Secretary of State meets manufacturing chiefs at BAG meeting

Secretary of State meets manufacturing chiefs at BAG meeting

Thursday, 27 October 2016

James Brokenshire visited SDC Trailers in Toomebridge to discuss challenges and opportunities for NI's manufacturing industry....

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Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

Friday, 21 October 2016

James Brokenshire looks back at his first 100 days as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland...

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Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State announces the appointment of Equality Commission members...

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Secretary of State welcomes rising employment figures

Secretary of State welcomes rising employment figures

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

James Brokenshire encouraged by today's labour market statistics, which show continued positive trends for NI....

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Brokenshire attends Royal Marines Association ceremony in Belfast

Brokenshire attends Royal Marines Association ceremony in Belfast

Sunday, 16 October 2016

Secretary of State James Brokenshire showed his appreciation for the Royal Marines Association at an event in Belfast today....

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Construction opportunities take centre stage at Brokenshire’s latest Business Advisory Group

Construction opportunities take centre stage at Brokenshire’s latest Business Advisory Group

Thursday, 13 October 2016

The fifth Business Advisory Group saw James Brokenshire meet construction representatives from across NI....

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Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Consultation paper launched into how electoral services can be delivered following the introduction of digital registration....

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Export opportunities top agri food Business Advisory Group agenda

Export opportunities top agri food Business Advisory Group agenda

Thursday, 06 October 2016

Representatives from Northern Ireland’s £5 billion agriculture and food sector met at Moy Park today for a Business Advisory Group meeting...

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Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

Wednesday, 05 October 2016

Following today's announcement that David Ford will stand down as leader of the Alliance Party, the Secretary of State pays his own tribute...

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Brokenshire welcomes end of Twaddell parading dispute

Brokenshire welcomes end of Twaddell parading dispute

Friday, 23 September 2016

Following the announcement earlier this evening by the Orange Order and Crumlin Ardoyne Residents Association, the Secretary of State has welcomed a ...

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Dunlop sees 'moment of opportunity' for Northern Ireland business

Dunlop sees 'moment of opportunity' for Northern Ireland business

Thursday, 22 September 2016

NIO minister Andrew Dunlop embarks on two-day visit to Belfast and the North West....

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UK Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

UK Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

UK and Irish government sign treaty to establish Independent Reporting Commission ...

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Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

Friday, 09 September 2016

Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP delivers a keynote speech to the 2016 British Irish Association Conference opening event at Oxford University...

Secretary of State's speech to Washington Chamber of Commerce

Secretary of State's speech to Washington Chamber of Commerce

Friday, 09 September 2016

As part of his 2 day visit to the United States, Rt Hon James Brokenshire delivered a speech to the Washington Chamber of Commerce ...

Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Northern Ireland is open for business and the UK as a whole is ready to make a success of exiting the EU, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Jame...

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Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland   launch of public appointment

Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland launch of public appointment

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

A public appointment competition for the Chief Electoral officer for Northern Ireland was launched on 5 September 2016. ...

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Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

Saturday, 03 September 2016

The Secretary of State travelled to Guillemont & Ginchy in France to represent the UK Government at the Somme Association centenary commemoration serv...

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